At a Glance
Median Income
$65,488
$36,839 per capita
Home Value
$146,400
Zillow: $225,914
Median Rent
$868/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
197/100K
631/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Vinton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vinton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vinton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vinton residents earn a median household income of $65,488 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,839. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 720 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vinton is $146,400 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,914. Median rent is $868/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Vinton reports 197 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 631/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.2% of adults in Vinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vinton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,948
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density1,012/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,488
Per Capita$36,839
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$1,137M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,400
Rent$868
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$225,914
Housing Units2,365
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent197/100K
Property631/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault177/100K
Burglary158/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,615/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation799 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Vinton was founded in 1849.
The median home in Vinton was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.389 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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